ENGLISH
NOTE
•This camera will not function without a battery.
•Use one 3V lithium battery(CR-123A or DL-123A).
•The lens cap automatically opens when the Power button is turned on.
•Do not open the lens cap with your fingers.
The shutter does not operate in the following circumstances:
•When the camera has no battery or when the battery is almost drained.
•When the Power is turned off.(When the lens cap is closed.)
•When the zoom button is operating or when the film is winding or rewinding. (Rewinding will stop when the shutter button is pressed during rewinding.)
•When the film remains in the camera after rewinding.
•When the flash is being charged.
This camera is controlled electronically by a built-in microcomputer. Although unlikely, it may fail to operate under certain circumstances in which there is a strong electromagnetic field (near a
TV, microwave etc.). If this occurs, please remove the lithium battery and replace after 2~3 minutes.
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CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing the SAMSUNG camera. Please read this manual before using your camera.
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PREPARATION |
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LCD panel |
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Viewfinder and Indicators |
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Loading the battery |
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Checking the battery |
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Loading the film |
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Attaching the strap |
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Using the camera |
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Holding the camera |
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Taking pictures |
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Adjusting the diopter |
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Buzzer operation |
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TAKING PHOTOS |
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Rewinding the film |
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Using the flash mode |
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Using the shooting mode |
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Using the self mode |
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Auto red-eye reduction |
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Auto flash |
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Flash off |
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Fill-in flash |
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Fill-in flash and red-eye reduction |
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Bulb shooting(B Shutter) |
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Flash off & bulb shooting(B Shutter) |
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Snap shooting |
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Portrait zoom |
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Continuous shooting |
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Spot shooting |
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Using the focus lock |
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Self-timer |
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Double self-timer |
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2 second delayed shutter release |
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Remote control shooting(Option) |
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Replacing the battery of the remote control(Option) |
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Macro photography |
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IMPORTANT NOTES |
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Care and storage |
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Trouble shooting |
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SPECIFICATIONS |
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Checking the camera |
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PART NAMES
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Front / Top |
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Autofocus window |
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LCD panel |
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Power button |
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Shooting mode dial |
PREPARATION |
Shutter button |
Remote control sensor |
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Exposure sensor |
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Lens |
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Viewfinder |
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Flash button
(Flash mode selection button)
Buzzer ON/OFF button
Self mode button
DATE or TIME button
(Date and Caption selection button)
Flash
Self-timer lamp
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Autofocus indicator(Green LED) |
Normal/Panorama switch |
Flash indicator(Red LED) |
Zoom Button(WIDE) |
Viewfinder |
Zoom Button(TELE) |
Diopter adjustment dial |
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Strap eyelet |
Tripod socket |
Mid-roll rewind button |
Film check window |
Back cover release button |
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Interior
Back cover
Film pressure plate
Film pressure roller
Spool
Film sensor
DX contacts
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LCD PANEL
Self-timer(
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Slow shutter sync( 
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Red-eye reduction(
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Month
Bulb shooting(B Shutter)(BULB /P.28)
Year
Remote control shooting( 
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Focal length unit(mm)
Seconds(s)
Focal length
Exposure counter
Date(Year, Month, Date, Time)
Caption Letter indicator
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2 sec. delayed shutter release(
/P.38) Double self-timer( 
/P.37) Buzzer indicator( 
/P.17)
Spot shooting( 
/P.33) Snap shooting(SNAP/P.30) Portrait zoom( 
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Continuous shooting( 
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Film present indicator Battery condition indicator
Landscape shooting( 
/P 34) Exposure unit(EX)
Film rewinding indicator Back-cover open indicator
Film loading failure warning indicator(E) Film loading indicator
Date or caption print mark
For more information regarding the mark, refer to the pages in ( |
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When the back-light control function is selected, the flash will operate regardless of ambient lighting conditions.
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VIEWFINDER AND INDICATORS
Viewfinder
Close range picture area mark
-WIDE : Optimum picture area when shoot within 0.6m~1.2 m
-TELE : Optimum picture area when shoot within 0.9m ~ 3m
Picture area frame
-WIDE : Optimum picture area when shoot over 1.2 m
-TELE : Optimum picture area when shoot over 3m
Autofocus frame (Focus on the subject with this frame)
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When illuminated this confirms that conditions are suitable for picture taking. |
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When the subject is too close, (within 0.6m (1.97ft), the LED will blink rapidly and the |
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shutter will lock. (Refer to page 17 for information of buzzer operation) |
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The Auto Macro mode will be selected when the subject is within the range (0.6m ~ |
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1.2m). At this point the LED will blink slowly. |
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2. Flash Indicator (Red LED) |
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Illuminates when the flash is fully charged. (In low light conditions) |
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Blinks rapidly when the flash is being charged. (Shutter will be locked) |
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It blinks quickly if you are out of the range. |
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Blinks slowly to indicate that the camera requires steady support (preferably a tripod) to |
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avoid camera shake. |
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LOADING THE BATTERY
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1.Open the chamber cover by sliding the battery chamber cover.
2.Insert a new battery and ensure it is placed in the correct position.
3.Close the chamber cover.
NOTE
Use one CR-123A or DL-123A battery.
The camera will automatically turn the power off when not used after 3 minutes.
Remove the battery from the camera when the camera is not used for an extended period. 
Be sure to check the date and shooting mode when you load a new battery.
If the date or time is incorrect, please refer to page 19 and adjust accordingly.
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CHECKING THE BATTERY
You can check the battery life on the LCD panel
1.Normal operation
-The battery condition indicator does not appear.
2. The indicator appears half way.
- The battery life is low and you should ensure that a replacement battery is available.
3. The indicator blinks.
- The battery is exhausted. Load a new battery.
NOTE
Do not remove the battery while the camera is operating, because it may cause the camera to malfunction. Battery performance is reduced in low temperatures (under -10 (14 ));Try to keep the camera warm between shots. (The battery will operate normally again when the temperature returns to
normal). Please dispose of the exhausted battery with care.
Some local authorities may require batteries to be disposed of separately from other refuse.
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LOADING THE FILM
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1.Open the back cover by sliding the release knob as shown above.
2.Insert a roll of film in the chamber. Do not force the film into position.
3.The film should lie flat.
4.Close the back cover. It will close with a “click”.
5.The film will automatically advance until the film counter reads “1”.
6.If a film is loaded incorrectly, the LCD panel will display an “E” warning signal. (Refer to page 17 for information of buzzer operation) Reload the film following the steps shown above.
NOTE
The camera automatically adjusts for ISO 50-3200 DX film.
When you use non-DX film, the camera will set the film speed at ISO 100.
Load the film in subdued lighting.
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ATTACHING THE STRAP
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USING THE CAMERA
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power on. The indicators will appear on the LCD panel. minutes, the power will be turned off automatically.
aim the camera at the subject and operate the zoom buttons. the lens out 
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(Wide) button to move the lens
During this operation, the LCD panel shows the focal lengths in the following sequence : 38, 45, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 145, 155, 170 mm.
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HOLDING THE CAMERA
In order to avoid camera shake, hold the camera steady, especially when using longer focal lengths
(Tele).
Place the camera strap over your wrist.
Both elbows (horizontal picture) or one elbow (vertical
picture) should be held close to your body.
Keep your eye close to the viewfinder when using the
camera. This ensures correct framing. Ensure you can see all four sides of the viewing frame when composing your shot.
NOTE
Avoid obstructing the lens when you take a picture. Pictures can be spoiled when a finger, hair or camera strap falls in front of the Lens, Exposure Sensor or Auto-focus Windows.
When you take vertical pictures with flash, the flash should be above the lens.
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TAKING PICTURES
Aim the Autofocus frame at a subject.(Refer to page 8)
Press the Shutter button half way down. The lens is focused when the green
lamp turns on.
If a subject is between 0.6m (1.97ft) and 1.2m (3.94ft), the green lamp blinks
slowly and Macro mode is set automatically.
If a subject is within 0.6m (1.97ft), the green lamp blinks quickly to indicate that the subject is too close and the shutter is locked. Ensure that the camera/subject
distance is 0.6m or more.
Press the Shutter button all the way down to take a picture.
The film will automatically advance after shooting and the frame counter will advance.
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When the Red LED blinks slowly, use a tripod or support the camera to avoid camera shake.
In order to avoid camera shake, hold the camera steadily and press the Shutter button gently, particularly when using longer focal lengths.(Tele)
After taking pictures, turn off the camera. This will protect the lens and prevent unintended shots. (If not used for 3 minutes, the camera will turn off automatically). 
In such a case, the power will be turn off with zoom lens move into the camera automatically while the Shutter button is operate. If this occur, please turn the power on and take a picture again.
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